Perfect Brined Baked Chicken

Brining chicken in salt water is all you need to make juicy, heat-tolerant chicken.

Ingredients for the brine:

• 3-4 pounds frozen chicken breast
• 2.5 - 4 quart storage container with lid
• Enough water to submerge all of the chicken 
• 1 tbsp salt

Ingredients for baking (per person)::

• 1 chicken breast (from above)
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter 
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Optional seasonings to taste: garlic powder, Italian seasoning, chili powder.

Directions for the brine:

1. If using thawed chicken, skip to step 10.
2. Empty bag of frozen chicken into bowl according to how many pounds of chicken you're using. 
3. Cover with water.
4. Set a timer for 1 hour.
5. Drain water. 
6. Flip chicken.
7. Cover with water again.
8. Set another timer for 1 hour.
9. Drain water.
10. Cover with water and salt. 
11. Refrigerate for 8-24 hours.

Directions for on-demand chicken;

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Add butter to bowl and microwave for 45 seconds 
3. Rinse chicken and place it on a baking sheet lined with nonstick foil.
4. Pour butter over both sides of chicken and rub in.
5. Add seasoning on both sides.
6. Bake for 6 minutes.
7. Flip, and bake for 6 more minutes. 
8. Leave in the oven (with it turned off) for about 10 more minutes.
9. Slice it, and serve with buttermilk ranch.